Exp'oh - Tours with the City Pass

Street art exhibitions at the Château de Tours, contemporary art installations at the CCC OD, exceptional collections at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, as well as visits to the famous gardens of Villandry or the emblematic châteaux of Azay-le-Rideau... To access to the destination's unmissable attractions in complete freedom, opt for the Tours City Pass. Here are our suggested itineraries to make the most of this sesame for one, two or three days.

Pass 24h - A tour of Tours
- 9:00 am: Start the day with a guided tour of Tours*. With a tour guide, discover the history of the city and its monuments.
Another option: explore the area on board the “Petit Train” (runs from April to October). For 40 minutes, it takes you around the emblematic sites, with anecdotes throughout the tour.
- 10:00 am: Head for the Musée des Beaux-Arts. Housed in the former archbishop's palace, it boasts some of the richest collections in France, including works by Monet, Mantegna, Rubens and Rembrandt. In 2025, don't miss the exhibition "Renaissance d'une œuvre. La Vierge à l'Enfant de Michel Colombe", with exceptional pieces on loan from the Louvre. In the palace's formal gardens, discover a two-hundred-year-old Lebanese cedar and the naturalized elephant Fritz.
- 11:30 am: On leaving the museum, head for Saint-Gatien Cathedral and visit the Cloître de la Psalette, which is entered from inside the cathedral.
- 12:30 pm: A few steps away, head for rue Colbert for a lunch break. This pedestrian street, ringed by half-timbered houses, is dotted with restaurants serving specialties from Touraine and around the world.
- 2:00 pm: Experts and novices alike will meet at the Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré (CCC OD). Temporary exhibitions of international scope are spread over a 4500m² space. The building was designed by architects Manuel and Francisco Aires Mateus and has been awarded the "remarkable contemporary architecture" label.
  Another option: if you're a photography enthusiast, the Château de Tours is the place for you! In partnership with Paris' Jeu de Paume, it is dedicated to photographic exhibitions. The greatest names have graced the walls: Nadar, Lartigue, Vivian Maier, Gilles Caron...
- 4:00 pm: For an immersion in French know-how, opt for the Musée du Compagnonnage, located in the former Saint-Julien abbey in the heart of town. It brings together the masterpieces of the Compagnonnage guilds from their origins to the present day, and highlights the traditions and archives of this institution.
  Another option: nature lovers will be delighted by the Museum of Natural History.
Tours City Pass - 24h
It's THE pass you need to make the most of your stay!
Your pass gives you access to 9 touristic and cultural places in and around Tours (Castle and Gardens of Villandry, Castle of Azay-le-Rideau, Castle of Tours, Centre of Contemporary Creation Olivier Debré, Fine Arts Museum, « Compagnonnage » Museum, Natural History Museum, Saint-Cosme Priory, Psalette Cloister), a guided visit of Tours, a little tourist train tour (from march to october).
Present your City Pass and enjoy exclusive benefits from our partners (leisure providers, grocery stores...).
Garden of Tours fine art museum
Prieuré Saint Cosme
48h: bike ride and castle
- 10:00 am: the Tours City Pass 48h and 72h include bike rental for a day. You can pick it up at the Roue Lib'* store and head off in the direction of the Prieuré Saint-Cosme (15min bike ride). Built in the 12th century as Ronsard's former home, it's an inviting place to (re)discover poetry. Take a break in the gardens, once dubbed "paradise on earth" by the canons.
*Roue Lib' : 55, Bernard Palissy street - Tours. Bikes must be taken and got back at the shop open hours.
- 12:00 pm: To return to Tours, take a detour along the banks of the Loire, picnic in a green setting on the Île Simon or have lunch "with a view" at the guinguette at Tours sur Plage, facing the royal river.
- 2:00 pm: Hop on your bike to reach the Château de Villandry. On this 18km itinerary (1h by bike), you'll cycle along the Cher and the troglodytic hillsides of Savonnières. Most of the route is reserved for bikes. On arrival at the château, your pass entitles you to a free tour of the Renaissance château and gardens, classified as "remarkable gardens".
- 5:00 pm: On your way back to Tours, you can stop off at the Vinothèque to choose a local wine with the advice of a sommelier, or at the Atelier Saint-Michel to take home a packet of their famous cookies. Discounts are available in both shops on presentation of the Tours City Pass. After these visits, you can stroll through the cobbled streets of Vieux-Tours and enjoy the festive spirit of the old town with a drink on Place Plumereau at the bar Au Temps des Rois (10% discount on presentation of the pass).
Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré
Tours City Pass - 48h
Enjoy the destination's must-see attractions: Castle and Gardens of Villandry, Castle of Azay-le-Rideau, Castle of Tours, Centre of Contemporary Creation Olivier Debré, Fine Arts Museum, « Compagnonnage » Museum, Natural History Museum, Saint-Cosme Priory, Psalette Cloister and a guided tour of Tours. This 48h Pass also includes bike hire, access to the little tourist train (from march to october) and exclusive benefits from our partners (e.g. €3 discount per player with Escape Yourself, 10% discount in the pub « Au temps des Rois »)
72 hours : full of active leisures!
Enjoy the destination to the full with the Tours City Pass 72h! Take time to discover the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, an Italian-influenced architectural jewel whose silhouette is reflected on the Indre River. Touraine also boasts a wealth of gastronomic expertise and gourmet specialties. Put on your chef's hat and round off your stay with a special cooking class at Tours à Table.
Want to explore the destination in a different way?
With the Pass, enjoy a 10% discount on :
- A canoe trip with Tours & Canoë
- Rent a mythical “deudeuche” with 2CV Tour's
- A vintage sidecar escapade with Rétro-Tours
Is the weather gloomy? Investigate in the Escape Yourself escape game!

These services are available on reservation, directly with the service provider.
Tours City Pass - 72h
With the 72h City Pass, visit Tours and its surroundings at your own pace and at attractive rates!
9 tourist and cultural sites are included in this Pass: Castle and Gardens of Villandry, Castle of Azay-le-Rideau, Castle of Tours, Centre of Contemporary Creation Olivier Debré, Fine Arts Museum, « Compagnonnage » Museum, Natural History Museum, Saint-Cosme Priory, Psalette Cloister and a guided tour of Tours. The 72h Pass also offers numerous benefits, including bike rental, access to the little tourist train (from March to october) and discounts on leisure services.
Practical info
Where can I buy my pass?
Online, at the Tours Val de Loire Tourist Office reception desk or by telephone on 02 47 70 37 37.
Rates
24h > €25 / 48h > €35 / 72h > €45
My advantages
Access to 9 must-see sites, a guided tour of Tours, a ticket for the Petit Train, bike hire (only for 48h and 72h Passes) and discounts at local leisure and retail outlets.
The app
Download the Tours City Pass app onto your smartphone to make sure you don't miss a thing, and keep track of your entries live.
Available on Android and IOS.